35 Tax Compliance jobs in South Africa

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified Tax Compliance Officer for their team in PE.

Location: Port Elizabeth

• Grade 12 with accounting as a subject
• Tax or other relevant qualifications with a decent track record of work experience (5 years)
• Experience in a tax environment is essential
• Registered Tax Practitioner or eligibility to be registered

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express)
• GreatSoft
• SARS E-Filing
• Working knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act
• Working knowledge of the SARS dispute resolution process
• LexisNexis (A fair understanding would be advantageous)

Assisting with the supervision of the tax department staff. Advise staff on tax compliance-related issues. Assist tax manager with the research of tax information, processing of tax queries, and liaising with SARS.

To assist with the management of the flow of work and ensure quality delivery of work outputs of tax staff in relation to audits, income tax returns, provisional tax returns, Tax Ombud complaints, objections, appeals and tax exemption applications. Assist tax manager with the dispute resolution process and responsible for the follow-up of all disputes.

• Assist in the supervision of the tax department staff
• Assist tax manager and compliance officers with the completion of complex Income Tax Returns
• Assist the tax manager with the administration of provisional tax and meeting deadlines
• Assist with the monitoring of the whole dispute resolution process, including drafting objections, appeals, complaints and the Tax Ombud complaints
• Consulting and advising clients with basic tax queries
• Assist with the preparation and review of complex tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients (companies and individuals)
• Assist the tax manager with the initial completion of SARS response letters and ensure that all deadlines are adhered to
• Responsible for communicating the refund list to the partners
• Oversee the administration of SARS-related documentation received, i.e., assessments and other SARS notifications
• Assist and advise compliance officers of matters relating to the completion of returns and tax administration
• Assisting compliance officers with GreatSoft - related problems in terms of tax
• Provisional tax runs monthly and SARS Provisional Tax queries
• Controlling Greatsoft - related problems in terms of tax
• Ensure the delivery of documents, returns, and payments to SARS at the end of each month
• Ensure that payments requested from clients are regularly followed up on
• Assisting tax manager to ensure that all lists are updated and followed up by compliance officers monthly and sent to each partner – refunds, payments, disputes, and tax returns
• Assist with resolving any disputes on assessments and accounts from SARS, relating to Income Tax
• Assist with Tax Exemption applications and the preparation thereof
• SARS liaison for the resolution of complex tax queries
• SARS visits for updating of banking details and taxpayer particulars and other queries.
• SARS appointments for all the directors
• Ensure that all tax queries and compliance matters for the directors are logged and the progress thereof monitored.
• Responsible for the SAIT learners and their relevant training
• Monthly meetings with the tax manager to report on the progress of all tax-related matters
• Ensure team members meet with respective Directors on unsubmitted lists
• Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct consists of the HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

Salary: R45,000 - R60,000 CTC

Mandatory medical aid and provident fund

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Vacancy at Office: Johannesburg / Gqeberha

Division: Global Compliance Services

Line of Service: Tax Services

Job Title: Senior Associate

Please note that we require a candidate with a strong background in Corporate Tax Compliance

Candidates will be considered from Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth or Cape Town

Global Compliance Services (‘GCS’) is a specialised team within Tax and Legal Services using custom built software and tailored work processes to ensure efficient and effective tax compliance services for our clients. GCS has a vacancy for a corporate tax senior associate to assist with providing various corporate income tax compliance services to its clients, and performing related administrative tasks. The role will also entail assisting with various technology projects including the development and attending to legislative updates on our web based Internal Tax Calculation application.

Duties:

• Preparation of corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules using electronically captured data.
• Calculation of provisional tax payments and preparation of IRP6 Provisional Tax returns.
• Checking of income tax assessments.
• Liaising with managers regarding clients' affairs.
• Assisting with the management of a portfolio of compliance clients.
• Maintaining client records and related correspondence, including preparation of applicable documentation and correspondence.
• Attending to queries raised by SARS and general liaison with SARS; ensuring that clients' tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and that SARS deadlines are met.
• Complying with Tax risk management procedures.
• Delivering quality tax services.
• Keeping abreast with changes in Tax Legislation.
• WIP and debtor management.
• Assisting with the automation of processes using technology.
• Developing and attending to updates to our web based tax calculation tool.

Key Performance Areas:

The successful applicant should:

• Have knowledge and experience in the application of the Income Tax Act.
• Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Google suite will be advantageous.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Be accurate and have good judgmental, numerical and analytical skills.

• Be able to pay attention to detail and have the ability to follow through on tasks.
• Be well organised.
• Be motivated and confident.
• Be fluent in English and be able to draft correspondence in English.

Be committed to assisting with the growth of the Global Compliance Services team.

Qualifications and experience:

• An accounting degree or similar qualification.
• Experience in income tax and the experience with the preparation of corporate income tax returns and related matters will be advantageous. At least 3-4 years experience in Tax is required.
• Strong interest in using technology to improve processes or solve problems is a must.
• Strong understanding of business processes.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Business Consulting and Services

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Job Purpose

To provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients who operate in all sectors. To continually assist and ensure that the Clients receive excellent tax compliance service and thus build and maintain relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. Quality, accuracy and Client service is of paramount importance and is a specific requirement of this position.

Recruiter:

PKF Octagon

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Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

To provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients who operate in all sectors. To continually assist and ensure that the Clients receive excellent tax compliance service and thus build and maintain relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. Quality, accuracy and Client service is of paramount importance and is a specific requirement of this position.

Main Responsibilities And Accountabilities

The successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following:

• Prepare Objections for submission to SARS and submit to SARS as required by the Client and Partners. To liaise directly with the relevant Partner before the submission is made to SARS.
• Attend to Objections from start to finish ensuring quality of service and accuracy of output and acting in the best interests of the Client.
• Ensure ongoing follow up and tracking with SARS on all tax related matters, including the objections and submission, on behalf of the Client.
• Take the IT registrations, Tax Clearance, Tax Applications and Objections to SARS and ensure they are properly received.
• To accurately process and log all information on GreatSoft.
• Perform the role of a Client liaison on all tax related matters, ensuring the Client relationship is maintained and excellent services provided.
• Provide continuous and accurate feedback to the relevant Client and Partners.
• Attend to the accurate completion of all tax returns.
• Provide feedback to Partners on the progress of tax returns that you are working on for them.
  
  

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a Tax Compliance role at an Audit and Accounting firm.
• Matric and completed a relevant tax related degree or diploma
• Must know the latest industry and tax rules and legislation.
• Must be computer literate, must know specifically GreatSoft and SARS e-filing.
  
  

• Able to apply one’s mind to tax issues.
• Able to interpret information to ensure the maximum benefit to the firm and clients.
• Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
• Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated.
• Strive to constantly add value.
• Able to plan work flow methodically.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Self-motivated, driven and determined.
• Team player.
• Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Advertising Services

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• Matric with accountancy.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in completing income tax returns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Open Office, and/or Lotus.
• Experience with Tax Planner computer program.
• Experience with Professional Series (Accfin).

• Generate Provisional Tax Return list from GreatSoft for designated clients.
• Assist with calculating provisional tax estimates as required.
• Ensure provisional tax letters are generated via eDocs and sent to clients after finalising lists.
• Submit all Provisional Tax Returns via GreatSoft upon receiving signed letters, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Complete Income Tax returns based on financial statements from the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments or obtained from clients.
• Attach necessary documentation to tax returns to prevent queries and revise assessments from SARS.
• Forward completed tax returns for client signatures and lodge with SARS promptly.
• Handle SARS queries related to Income Tax returns at the discretion of the relevant director.
• Monitor submission deadlines for relevant directors to ensure timely filing.
• Apply to SARS for client registration on eFiling where necessary.
• Draft assets and liabilities statements, capital reconciliations, and tax computations.
• Calculate third and additional top-up payments when required.
• Ensure finalisation of verifications or audits.
• Follow up on payments and refunds due by/to clients and ensure timely communication.
• Check assessments against original tax calculations to identify discrepancies.
• Inform the Tax Manager of differences for potential objections.
• Identify and communicate additional assessments for review and possible objection.
• Manage general administration concerning eFiling, GreatSoft, and eDocs.
• Perform any other tasks reasonably expected.
• Request SARS to remit penalties and apply for various tax directives as needed.

Salary: Market-related.

Financial Planner - Gauteng Locations for Gauteng Region: Gauteng Centurion, Nelspruit, Welkom, Bethlehem, Polokwane, Witbank, Middelburg, Thohoyandou, Hazyview

Job Family: Sales and Services

Career Stream: Sales

Leadership Pipeline: Manage Self: Technical

FAIS Affected: Yes

To provide financial expertise and wealth creation advice to Nedbank clients in order to make Nedbank the great place to bank.

1. Analyse clients' financial statuses to determine their expenses, income, insurance coverage, financial objectives, tax status, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a bespoke financial plan.
2. Examine and suggest financial solutions and strategies for the financial plan (plan for life).
3. Assist clients in implementing their plans and carry out financial transactions.
4. Review clients' portfolios and plans on a regular basis to customize the financial plans according to clients' changing life or economic circumstances, needs and requirements.
5. Maintain updated knowledge of regulations, practices and financial products in order to maintain fit and proper status.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of structuring, presenting and reviewing financial plans to individuals and legal entities.
7. Display knowledge of approved products and services and continuously up-skill oneself on product and industry development.
8. Understand the appropriate rules and regulations of the industry and the bank and apply them, maintaining full compliance.
9. Build a sustainable and profitable practice.
10. Participate and attend all business engagements to build and strengthen relationships.

NQF Level: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Diploma

Essential Qualification: FSCA Qualification is essential

Preferred Qualification: Certificate: Financial Planning

Role specific / 1 - 5 years Financial Planning experience

1. Administrative procedures and systems
2. Data analysis
3. Relevant software and systems knowledge
4. Relevant regulatory knowledge
5. Banking knowledge
6. Banking procedures
7. Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
8. Business principles
9. Business terms and definitions
10. Governance, Risk and Controls

1. Sales Disposition
2. Building Trusting Relationships
3. Energy
4. Adaptability
5. Continuous Learning

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Job Description

Attention all tax compliance professionals! Our client, based in Cape Town Claremont, is currently seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a Tax Practitioner or Compliance Officer, with a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations. As a Tax Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with all tax-related obligations. If you possess a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and are proficient in tax software and applications, then we want to hear from you!

We require a candidate with :

• Bcom Specializing in Tax + SAIT.
• Minimum 4 Years Experience
• Based in Cape-Town

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for Companies, Trusts and Individuals.
• Reviewing of income tax assessments for Companies, Trusts, and Individuals.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of notice of objections and appeals when required.
• Application for reduced assessments in terms of the Tax Administration Act.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Submission and follow up of requests for reasons when SARS issues assessments without clarification.
• Attending to various registrations - Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Customs (import and export), NPO, PBO, Turnover Tax, Estates, Body Corporates and Homeowners’ Associations.
• Re-registrations - Income Tax, VAT, PAYE.
• Manage request for dormant companies.
• Preparation of tax computations for individuals and trusts.
• Calculation, completion, and submission of provisional, income and dividend tax returns.
• Application for tax clearance certificates.
• Application for various tax directives.
• Preparation and requesting of relevant supporting documents required including attending to mandatory SARS appointment.
• Preparation and requesting of relevant supporting documents to appoint or update the public officer.
• Attending to various SARS correspondence / queries / verifications.
• Manage SARS applications relating to Application to SARS when an individual has ceased to be a SA tax resident, attending to SARS’ queries and calculation of possible deemed CGT.
• Attend to e-mail and telephone queries to and from clients.
• Administration of e-Filing and attending to the upkeep of clients' e-filing profiles.
• Preparation, completion, and submission of IRP5 reconciliations.
• Upkeeping of tax database.
• Tax invoicing.
• Perform new client take on procedures.

• Tertiary qualification (BCom / BTech in Taxation)

• Registered tax practitioner (advantageous)
• 3 - 5 years' related experience
• Previous experience working within an audit / accounting firm (advantageous)
• Computer Literate (MS Office; SARS EFiling; GreatSoft Tax)
• Good Communication Skills
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Reference: CPT -NP-1
Cape Town Hybrid position
The role is hybrid based with office and home office, with agreed regular office time to manage and coach staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Individual, Corporate and Trust Income Tax Returns
• Complete Provisional Income Tax Returns 6 monthly within the deadlines
• Ensuring that all clients are tax compliant.
• Reconciling and completing additional returns and queries ie, Income Tax Audits, DWT Returns and Donations Tax Returns
• Compiling Notice of Objections (NOO), Notice of Appeal (NOA)
• Preparing Tax Audit Responses for the client as and when necessary
• Arrange Tax Compliancy to ensure Tax Clearance Certificate including foreign investment certificates.
• Prepare applications to Waiver interest and Penalties.
• Compiling and assisting the Company’s External Associate with Tax Compromises and Deferments.
• Prepare and file with SARS repayment arrangements for clients.
• Ensure internal controls are complied with including the invoicing timeously of all tax work performed.

• 4 – 5 years of minimum experience in tax practice.
• Related professional qualification and membership of an accounting/tax body is preferred.
• Deadline focused, detailed and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Needs to be fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Experience with ProfSoft, e-Filing, and SARS

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:

• Apply online at or
• Click on the "APPLY" button or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to with “TAX COMPLIANCE OFFICER ” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

My client is seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Officer. This role is responsible for individual income tax and related tax compliance support for the broader business. The suitable candidate will have prior individual income tax experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of return of income, including submission of return to SARS, and calculations of tax payments and ensuring execution of same
• Timeous data capture of all relevant data on tax management tools
• Check assessments and follow-up on errors
• Raise objections to assessments, and attend to enquiries raised by SARS, incl all supporting docs
• Request and remit payments and attend to client refunds from SARS
• Liaison with internal and external clients, and support departments as needed
• Client liaison: timeous response to attending to and resolving all queries; regular and ongoing feedback relating to progress and confirmation of finalisation of matters to internal and external clients

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in income tax for individuals, including for provisional tax payers
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite and Excel at an intermediate level

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